Football ELO rankings

J.League team ELO ranking

Compare J.League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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J.League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026 ยท Latest observation : 2026-08-15

ELO leaderKashima Antlers
Average ELO1516
ELO spread244
Teams covered19

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RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Kashima Antlers165014
2Sanfrecce Hiroshima162115
3Machida Zelvia161915
4Kashiwa Reysol158314
5Vissel Kobe157215
6Cerezo Osaka155214
7Gamba Osaka154314
8Fagiano Okayama152314
9FC Tokyo152214
10Avispa Fukuoka151115
11Kawasaki Frontale149315
12Nagoya Grampus148114
13V-varen Nagasaki148115
14Urawa Red Diamonds147814
15Kyoto Sanga FC147314
16Shimizu S-Pulse144814
17Tokyo Verdy142814
18Mito Hollyhock142314
19JEF United Chiba140514

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Kashima Antlers149321030
2Vissel Kobe15753426
3FC Tokyo14743825
4Machida Zelvia15672225
5Sanfrecce Hiroshima15735624
6Cerezo Osaka14653823
7Nagoya Grampus14644222
8Fagiano Okayama14635121
9Avispa Fukuoka15483020
10V-varen Nagasaki15627-420
11Kawasaki Frontale15627-620
12Kashiwa Reysol14617519
13Gamba Osaka14464618
14Urawa Red Diamonds14446116
15Tokyo Verdy14446-916
16Kyoto Sanga FC14437-1115
17Shimizu S-Pulse14356-514
18Mito Hollyhock14248-1410
19JEF United Chiba142210-108

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

J.League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read J.League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. J.League often highlights strong collective dynamics and measured gaps between clubs. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

For a deeper workflow, combine these metrics with daily match analysis, top AI picks, free AI football predictions, team form insights and AI probability reading.

J.League ELO FAQ

How do I read the J.League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in J.League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use J.League results to relate ELO, match readings and historical reliability.